A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3703822 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3705706 epoch_slot_no: 12106 block_no: 3703649 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1321 time: 2020-01-29 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41b7655b2e49b85cbdcbaedb7907c2d5c4f4a2d2618fb3d167adab0557718248Block Operator
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